Description

These Red Velvet Cookies are the ultimate indulgence! Soft, chewy, and bursting with that signature red velvet flavor, they’re topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting for the perfect sweet finish. Whether you’re baking for Valentine’s Day, holidays, or a simple treat-yourself moment, these cookies are guaranteed to steal the show.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cookies:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add the egg, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar, and mix until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Shape and Bake:
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting:
In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Frost the Cookies:
Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top of each cookie.
Serve and Enjoy:
Garnish with sprinkles or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Notes

For a deeper red color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
Add mini chocolate chips to the dough for an extra indulgent twist!
Let the frosting set for a few minutes before stacking the cookies for storage.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie with frosting
Calories: 170
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: red velvet cookies, cream cheese frosting, red velvet desserts, Valentine’s Day cookies, festive baking